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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

89°F

32°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 4 Jul 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Zirconia NC

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Zirconia NC
 35.2°N 82.47°W (Elev. 2077 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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